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Impacts of Wildfires on Lakes
Wildfires are a natural part of ecosystems and can even be beneficial. They recycle nutrients into the soil; they open the forest canopy and allow for new growth; and some…
6 Early Summer Wildflowers in the Carolinian Forest
The Long Point Basin on Lake Erie’s north shore is one of Canada’s most biologically diverse regions. Nestled in the heart of the Carolinian Ecozone, this region is comprised of…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Wildfires
Fire is a natural process and is needed to maintain a healthy forest, with many species actually dependent on it. However, it isn’t all good news. Let’s explore some of…
Raging Wildfires
How can we prevent these fires from happening in the first place? It is reported that Canada has about 7,500 wildfires annually that burn over 2.5 million hectares of forest.…
A Burning Problem: Wildfires in Canada
Wildfires are expected to rise in the 21st century, and the trend has already started in Canada’s northwestern boreal regions. What does this mean for Canada and our forests? If…
10 Tips for Collecting Native Wildflower Seeds for Monarch Habitat Restoration
CWF has invested time in native wildflower seed collecting. In 2018-2019, we gathered seeds for use in our rights-of-way meadow restoration test plots. These test plots have been establishing with…
Mission Biodiversity – Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!
Your Mission, Should You Chose to Accept It… Welcome back to our year-long operation to engage Canadians in supporting wildlife and habitat conservation — Mission Biodiversity! With COP29 taking place…
Swimming in Musky Waters
One of the perks of working for the Canadian Wildlife Federation is that you never know what you may stumble upon. This particular story began in 2018. We were in…
The CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz 2024: A Snapshot of Nature in Motion
The inaugural 2024 CWF Great Canadian Bioblitz wrapped up, and the results are nothing short of remarkable! Over the course of a single weekend, nature enthusiasts, community scientists and biodiversity…
Myco Meadows: How is the Mycorrhizae Trial Site Progressing?
It’s fall! That means it’s time to revisit the use of mycorrhizae in our fall roadside plantings. In our Rights-of-Way as Habitat Networks project, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is…
